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Barrister Fees - St Philips Chambers

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Sep 2025 at 10:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust. The contract, titled "Barrister Fees - St Philips Chambers," falls under the legal services industry category and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Managed by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, the award stage activities were completed by 24th September 2025. The procurement method used was direct, specifically below threshold without competition, and the contract commenced on 5th August 2025, with a completion date by 4th August 2026. The main aim was to secure specialist legal advisory and representation services for employment tribunal cases.

This tender presents an opportunity primarily for large legal service providers specialising in employment law. The contract, awarded to St Philips Chambers, is valued at £36,000 gross. Given the nature of the services required, businesses that offer robust legal support and have experience in tribunal cases are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. With the procurement being managed by a well-established procurement collaborative, participating can open avenues for ongoing engagements within the Birmingham and Solihull health system, facilitating business growth through sustained public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barrister Fees - St Philips Chambers

Notice Description

This is the legal service taken when instructing on employment tribunal cases in the Trust proceedings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a0d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059153-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 4 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
melisa charlesagwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 3RB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST PHILIPS CHAMBERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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